The Crafty Days of Christmas part 1

We all know how special handmade gifts can be to people who receive them. However, let's be honest not all of us are crafty nor do all of us have the time to make beautiful handmade gifts. This is where the following lovely companies come in. Each of these great companies specialize in some type of handmade gift. From adorable hair-bows for baby girls to hats to soap you are sure to find the perfect gift not only for Christmas but any time during the year.
 Also when you visit them please let them know that you found out about them thru this blog. Thanks and have fun shopping...
  http://www.thenotableknot.etsy.com/
Welcome to The Notable Knot, a home to funky micro macramé bracelets! You may remember the stripe bracelets and even the arrow bracelets from your school days – I have found new techniques, new patterns and an abundance of materials that tantalize my creativity and imagination! The old school bracelets are reinvented with a colorful bohemian flare, soft and comfortable feel, and enough styles to express any personality. Like us on Facebook by visiting us at https://www.facebook.com/TheNotableKnot?sk=wall
 MissMayasBowtique.etsy.com.    
Cute handmade accessories for baby girls. Handmade by Maya's mommy. Like us on Facebook by viting us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mayas-Bowtique/300914519928620?sk=wall

https://www.facebook.com/LilasLaundry?sk=info
All items are made to order. If you have an idea or special request, I'll make it come to life!Cost of accessories vary. Email me for more info. Double-layer tutu's are available. Email me for a quote.

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lil-Green-Bebe/132518706801178?sk=wall   
Simple Hats
Ear Flap Hats
Pom Pom Ear Flap Hats
Newborn mittens
Car Seat Blankets
Legwarmers
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nightingalles-Hattery/135565239831043?sk=info

Welcome to my hattery! I'm a mom and housewife who crochets hats in her spare time (surprisingly enough, I do have some spare time!) :) All funds earned go towards my sons and my family.

http://www.victorianrosesoap.com/http://www.victorianrosesoap.com/
  We handcraft Goat’s Milk Soaps with all the finest ingredients. We use the highest quality oils of Coconut, Olive, Palm, Canola, and Castor. We make our soaps with 100% Goat's Milk, Goat’s milk enriches the skin adding nutrients and is becoming one of the most sought after body care treatments worldwide!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hunts-Homemades/299951383359446?sk=wall
 Adorable hats for the special child in your life.

Koenog's Wonderful Idea for All of Us to Think About

I haven't written here in what seems ages ( I know that's no excuse!) but here is what's going on in our corner of the world.

Uriah and Koenig just got back from gifting to the needy. Bloody brilliant that a three year old would think of doing this. They had a lot of fun doing this. He handed out over 200 bags of cookies tied with ribbons and attached candy canes to the bags. Uriah handed cups of hot cocoa out. Luckily, the weather held out and it was in the mid 50s making it a mild day for them.

Starting in January of 2010, Koenig is wanting to start a toy drive for children everywhere. His idea is that folks can dropped their gently used, unbroken or new toys into boxes around town. He is starting locally but his goal is to eventually to have this done nationwide.The toys would be picked up and placed into storage until early October. Then in October we would ask Sunday Schools, community groups, etc to come help box and wrap the toys for Christmas 2010. Each box would have a tag saying for example "Boy age 12 months" or "Girl age 16 years".

Once we get Koenig's toy drive going, we are going to start a Facebook page for him and a blog also. We would like to start a website for him also since he is always looking for ways to help others. We will post link to each of them as they are set up and become available.

BTW that photo is of Koenig during the first official snow of the year that happened recently.

Merry Christmas to everyone.